eat an apple, 而不说eat apple

I love dogs, 而不说 I love dog. 可以说 I love this dog.

Showing appreciation to a colleague when they reach out to you can help foster a positive and professional relationship. Learning the different ways of expressing your appreciation is also important to specify why you’re thanking them. 

In this article, we discuss why it’s important to thank someone for reaching out and we provide a list of 13 alternative ways to thank someone.

Why is it important to thank someone for reaching out?

It’s important to say “thank you for reaching out” to those who have contacted you to show you’ve received their message and to express appreciation. Taking the time to respond with a simple phrase such as this can help create a positive dynamic between you and others when communicating further.

There are also many variations of this saying and situations when you might use this response to communicate with others, like at work or when communicating with other professionals regarding business. Consider replying to coworkers, managers and other professionals in this way to create a positive rapport.

13 ways to say, “Thank you for reaching out”

Here are 13 different ways to thank someone for reaching out that can be used for a wide variety of situations:

1. Thank you for getting in touch with me

You can use this less formal way to respond to a message to thank someone, like a coworker, for responding to your questions. If you’re communicating with team members, responding less formally can help create more conversational communication. This is a good way to express appreciation while using an informal tone since “thank you for reaching out to me” may seem more professional.

Related: How To Write a Thank-You Email

2. Thank you for contacting me

You can use this message specifically for someone who contacted you. This can be useful if you both had to message one another for a group presentation but they contacted you first. Since you’re appreciative that they started the conversation, you can say, “Thank you for contacting me.”

3. Thank you for your words

Consider using this message to thank someone for what they said. For example, if they complimented you for your work performance, you might acknowledge them for their kind words. This is a common response when someone has a specific message for you.

4. Please accept my thanks

You may use this message to express gratitude for receiving a gift. You might use this if a manager contacts you after giving you a reward. For example, if a manager gives you a small gift for working efficiently and they email you, then you can respond by saying, “Please accept my thanks.”

Related: 120 Coworker Appreciation Messages

5. I appreciate you reaching out

Consider using this message to convey a very similar message as “thank you for reaching out to me.” It differs because you’re saying “I,” which emphasizes that it’s you who are thankful. It also uses “appreciate,” which denotes a different level of respect compared to saying “thanks.” Consider saying this when you want to show immense gratitude and appreciation for the sender.

6. I’m so grateful to you

It may be beneficial to use this message to show how grateful you are to others. You might use this when a coworker continually assists you with your tasks. For example, if your manager has helped you multiple times in a day, you might respond to one of their emails by telling them how grateful you are to them.

7. Thank you for your thoughts

You may use this message to thank someone for telling you they’re thinking of you. If you’re having a busy week at work, a coworker might message you to see if you need any help. Thanking them for their thoughts would be an appropriate response to show them you appreciate them asking if they can help.

Related: 100 Ways To Thank Someone For Their Time

8. It was very nice to hear from you

You can use this message to tell someone that it was nice talking to them after not seeing them for a while. For example, if a coworker is talking to you after getting back from a vacation, you can reply to them by saying, “It was very nice to hear from you.” This shows them you enjoyed the conversation and are appreciative to hear from them.

9. Thank you for your support

Consider using this message to recognize someone’s support for you. You might use this if a coworker helped you with a project in order to complete it on time. Consider messaging them after completing the project and thanking them for their help.

10. Thank you for making contact

It may be beneficial to use this message as a more formal way to say, “Thank you for reaching out to me.” You might respond to a manager or even an executive who sent you a message, asking you to help a different team or with a certain task. If you’re less familiar with them or if they’re in a leadership position, thanking them formally might be a better option.

11. Thank you for your inquiry

You can use this message to thank someone for asking you for information about a specific idea or topic. For example, someone might contact you to ask you to be a speaker for an event. Since this is a special inquiry, you might respond by specifically acknowledging them for requesting your service.

12. I appreciate your guidance

Consider using this message to show appreciation to a mentor who has advised or trained you. You might also use this if a mentor sends you a message regarding a career opportunity. This message may show you appreciate all that they’re doing to guide you as a mentor.

Related: Tips For Using Thanks and Regards in Email and Letters

13. I sincerely appreciate your assistance

You may use this message to reply to others regarding their assistance with notes or information. For example, if they send you a report that you asked for, you could reply by saying that you sincerely appreciate them providing this information. This shows them you acknowledge the work they are doing for you.

fight or flight 战斗还是逃跑； 一种生物应对紧急情况的生理反应，通常表现为面对威胁时选择勇敢对抗还是迅速逃离。
dopamine 多巴胺
hormone 荷尔蒙
here and now 此时此刻：指当前的时间和地点，强调立即采取行动。
Workaround 应变方法
Boarding school 寄宿学校
Career-oriented 注重事业的 ( – oriented 注重……的）

This is the best bet 这是最好的选择
You don’t speak unless you are spoken to 没对你说话你就闭嘴
It’s not right, them putting this on you. 他们不该拿你当替罪羊
He’s someone else completely. 他完全是另一个人
Just hear him out 听他说完 hear out 耐心倾听，不打断
I got things left to do. 我还有事要做
Show yourself 你出来 （别躲着，找不到在附近的人时可以用）
You are nothing like him. 你一点也不像他 (nothing一点也不像）

You’re out 你退出了
Feel better. 祝早日康复
Yeah. You’re good. 是的，你可以。（别人如果有问什么事能不能做征求意见）
You knew but you said nothing 你知情不报
You’ve kept this from them 你知情不报
Eat me 可不是“吃我”的意思哦，而是“有本事你来啊！”、“你能奈我何？”
Stop working me? 不要控制我
Me leaving town is all about me. 我跑路只对我有好处
Coming here is just me being overly cautious 来这里只是因为我过度谨慎
I’ve got my chemo in about 45 minutes. 我45分钟后开始化疗. chemo=chemotherapy
None of which are my concern. 和我都没有关系

Today, we honour all mothers out there for their selfless dedication and contribution, at work and at home. Thank you for raising our future generation. Happy Mother’s Day!

dog / cat person, morning / night person 爱狗爱猫的人；早起的人，夜睡的人
company man以公司为家的人
inviting 吸引人的，特别适合描述家居装修
a work in progress 未完成工作；半成品
Priors前科 （record也可以）
mother of all 最大的
wait where you are
fly home 乘飞机回家
keep it up继续加油
correspondence school 函授学校
relieve上厕所的委婉说法
Heads or tails 正还是反，硬币
Best two out of three 三盘两胜
Leave it at the tone 提示音后留言
Two years on-the-job experience 两年相关工作经验
Now and again 偶尔
I choose not to do it
Hair loss 脱发
Then again 不过，而且，话又说回来，前面常接but
apples and oranges 两码事
Simple as that 就是这么简单
Left handed 左撇子的
Roomy 宽敞的

You want to go that way 你要那样做吗
I got played every step of the way 我从头到尾都被耍了
Let me put it this way 让我这么说
Turning 50 is a big deal 年过半百是件大事情
You are so very late
You are so very different
It’s time we cut him loose 我们该放他走了
We have come so far 我们都走到这一步了
You are brain damaged
I’m losing you 我信号不好
My family is his family世交
The job is half done, you are paied in full.
You are selling yourself short 太谦虚了； 不要低估了自己
Nothing like that will ever happen again
He is a lovely person both inside and out
I come in peace我没有恶意
You are on 口语俚语，跟你赌
When rust collects on the underside of a car 当车底盘逐渐生锈 collect
Anything else you are holding back from your family 此外你还瞒着家里什么事吗
He’s been since fired 他因此被开除了
Put you in danger 让你置身险境
I am seeing double 我看见重影
The sound is still in my ears. 那个声音我怎么都忘不了
My phone is dead我手机没电了
Does this put him to sleep? 这个会令他睡着吗
Come again? 再说一遍 (没听清楚)
You seem troubled 你看起来很困惑
You are 2 minutes late 你迟了两分钟
I harbor no ill will 我心无怨恨。harbor 心怀
We should probably table this discussion for later 过会再来讨论. table 暂缓
I was up all night 我彻夜未眠
I didn’t say that lightly 我不是随便说说
It’s fine by me 对我来说没问题
I am done explaining myself 我不想再为自己辩解了

Dear Sir/Madam,

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to bring to your immediate attention a grave 严重的incident involving one of your employees, Mr. Joseph Lam Chok, who represents Prudential Insurance. I am deeply disturbed非常不安，震惊 to learn that Mr. Lam Chok has exploited为自己谋利，利用 a horrifying 令人震惊的，恐惧的assault case at Plaza Hollywood, using it as a means手段（要加复数） to promote his insurance products. This egregious 过分的； 恶名昭彰的act not only displays a lack of morality and integrity but also poses造成 a significant risk to the reputation of your esteemed受人尊敬的 company.

It is essential that we address this matter swiftly 快速and decisively果断 to prevent any further damage to the reputation of Prudential Insurance. Exploiting such a tragedy for personal gain is morally reprehensible应该谴责的 and brings disrepute坏名声 not only to Mr. Lam Chok but also to the company he represents.

Therefore, I urgently request that you take immediate action by terminating Mr. Joseph Lam Chok’s employment with Prudential Insurance. By doing so, you will demonstrate your commitment to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct道德行为 and send a clear message that such behavior is not tolerated within your organization.

Additionally, I strongly advise劝告，建议（较正式） that you communicate this issue transparently to your customers and the public. It is crucial that Prudential Insurance distances远离 itself from the actions of Mr. Lam Chok and reaffirms重申 its unwavering坚定不移的 commitment to ethical practices道德操守. Openly acknowledging and condemning Mr. Lam Chok’s misconduct will show your dedication to preserving the trust and confidence that customers, like myself, have placed in Prudential Insurance.

I trust that you recognize the urgency and severity of this situation. Taking immediate action to rectify纠正（较正式） this matter will be instrumental有作用的 in preserving the reputation and credibility可信度 of your company. I sincerely hope that you will address this issue promptly and inform me of the steps you have taken to address this misconduct.

Thank you for your immediate attention and understanding. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Welcome back. We’re interrupting with some breaking news that we want you to hear first from us.
UBA can be the first to confirm that former Monrning Show anchor, and one of the most iconic personalities in morning television history, Mitch Kessler has tragically died in a single-car accident in northern Italy during the night. He was 52 years old. He is survived (留存) by his ex-wife, Paige, and their children, Teddy and Jeff.
Kessler was part of the UBA news family for over 20 years, winning eight Emmys during his tenure（任职）. His time here came to an abrupt （突然的，意外的） end last year after reporting revealed multiple incidents of sexual misconduct over the course (在此期间) of his employment at UBA. His television career was illustrious （辉煌的）. As a broadcaster （广播公司；广播员）, he was impeccable （无瑕疵的）, sharp, engaging （迷人的，吸引人的）, funny, empathetic（有同情心的；感同身受的）. In his personal life and behind the scenes on this show, he leaves a more tarnished （有污点的） legacy. Transition, for society, is rarely（极度） easy. Reconciling （使协调一致） who we were with who we are with who we want to be is challenging. Figuring out what from the past we need to remember, to forgive, to learn from, or to ignore, is impossible to do elegantly. People at this workplace suffered from Mitch’s inability to do any of that. And for that, many are still paying the price.

能否把空调调凉一点？

Can you turn up the air/ A/C?

Can you turn down the temperature?

风力调大一点

Turn up/down the airflow

Crank up/ down the airflow

开热风

Turn on the heat

Crane up the heat

Are you with me?

Do you get what I am saying?

Got it?

不准反悔 no take-backs

与众不同 like no other

每一个 each and every

来龙去脉 ins and outs

立刻，马上，赶上 on the double

破门而入 break-in

你知道吗 you know what

我告诉你 I tell you what

If it’s not to your taste, we can change. 如果不符合你的口味，我们可以换。

I have to go. 我得挂电话了。

What went wrong. 哪出错了。

I will head home tomorrow. 我明天回家。

He doesn’t want to be found. 他不想被找到。

He disappeared 3 days ago. We haven’t heard from him since. 他三天前消失了。从那时起我们没有他的消息。

He is afraid of me being too far away. 他害怕我走得太远。

We could have shared popcorn. Two is so extra. 我们可以吃一份爆米花。两份太多了。

Maybe you have the year wrong. 可能你搞错了年份.

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been promoted to Human Resources Manager. 我十分兴奋地宣布我已经升职为HR经理。

tail 尾随。